Command Terms

Question 1

Calculate

Answer 1

Give a numerical answer using workings.

Question 2

Comment

Answer 2

Give a judge meant on a statement or result of a calculation.

Question 3

Compare

Answer 3

Give similarities.

Question 4

Construct

Answer 4

Display information in a diagrammatic and logical form.

Question 5

Contrast

Answer 5

Give differences.

Question 6

Deduce

Answer 6

Give a conclusion about the information given.

Question 7

Demonstrate

Answer 7

Make clear by reasoning and use of examples.

Question 8

Describe

Answer 8

Give a detailed account.

Question 9

Determine

Answer 9

Obtain the only possible answer.

Question 10

Draw

Answer 10

Represent something by using a scale and a few labels.

Question 11

Estimate

Answer 11

Obtain an approximate value.

Question 12

Explain

Answer 12

Give a detailed account by using reasons.

Question 13

Find

Answer 13

Obtain an answer by using workings.

Question 14

Identify

Answer 14

Choose the right answer from a multiple choice.

Question 15

Investigate

Answer 15

Observe, study, or make a detailed and systematic examination, in order to
establish facts and reach new conclusions.

Question 16

Justify

Answer 16

Use valid reasons to explain your answer.

Question 17

Label

Answer 17

Add labels to your diagram

Question 18

List

Answer 18

Write a sequence with no explanation needed.

Question 19

Plot

Answer 19

Mark points in a diagram.

Question 20

Predict

Answer 20

Give the expected result.

Question 21

Prove

Answer 21

Use logical steps to obtain the required answer.

Question 22

Show

Answer 22

Give the steps in a calculations.

Question 23

Sketch

Answer 23

Draw a diagram but it doesn’t have to be perfect.

Question 24

Solve

Answer 24

Obtain the answer(s) using algebraic and/or numerical and/or graphical
methods.

Question 25

State

Answer 25

Give a brief explanation without any reasoning.

Question 26

Suggest

Answer 26

Propose a solution, hypothesis or other possible answer.

Question 27

Write down

Answer 27

Obtain the answer(s), usually by extracting information. Little or no
calculation is required. Working does not need to be shown.